Opened in 1967 as the “Celestial Omnibus Coffee House,” this student-run bar, dining space, and musical programming body was housed in the basement of the Flowers building. Following its closure and then revival in the 1970s, the Duke Coffeehouse (as it’s named today) was tucked away in the Crowell building on East Campus, where it continues to serve late-night coffee and host concerts. It is a well-loved space by those who find themselves drawn to the relaxed environment and music by independent artists.
Omnibus Coffeehouse Flyer, Student Organizations reference collection, 1913-2022, Box 2, Coffeehouses--Celestial Omnibus, 1968-1969 Folder, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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